The Eagles have already built a cornerback room that most teams would envy, but ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid still found room for one more in his latest 2027 mock draft.
Reid sent Mississippi State cornerback Kelley Jones to Philadelphia at No. 22, a move that would only deepen a unit already featuring Cooper DeJean, Quinyon Mitchell, and Tariq Woolen. His reasoning was straightforward: "Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean are in line for big paydays, so the Eagles could use some cost-affordable secondary options."
That contract reality is what makes the pick make sense. Woolen is on a one-year deal, and while Philadelphia could decide to bring him back after the 2026 season, Mitchell and DeJean are both heading toward major extensions. General manager Howie Roseman may not want to pour that much cap space into one position group, which is why using an early pick on another corner could be the cleaner long-term play.
Jones brings the kind of profile that fits outside in Philadelphia. He stands six-foot-four, has the length to challenge throws all over his area, and has already shown a polished feel in coverage for a player that size. Last season, he allowed the lowest catch rate of any cornerback in the SEC.
His breakout moment came in 2025, when he finished with two interceptions and nine pass deflections. If he keeps producing at that level, he could lock himself into first-round consideration in what Reid described as a talented draft class.
The fit with Woolen is obvious enough. Reid sees the two as similar players, both long and fast enough to handle man coverage on the perimeter, and both capable of giving up explosive plays at times. In that sense, Jones would be a natural successor if Woolen outplays his deal this season.
Even so, cornerback isn’t the only place Philadelphia may be forced to look. The offensive line is getting older, which makes a developmental tackle an appealing option.
Safety remains unsettled, though DeJean could help ease some of that concern with more work there. And then there’s the biggest question hanging over the roster: the Eagles are approaching a decision point with quarterback Jalen Hurts.
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